2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · HV05 CZT
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 141,051 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Dec 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HV05 CZT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2017
- 141,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV05 CZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (HV05 CZT) between March 2008 and March 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
HV05 CZT Mileage History
- 05/03/200830,427 mi
- 15/03/200830,614 mi+187 mi
- 06/03/200946,253 mi+15,639 mi
- 13/03/201063,270 mi+17,017 mi
- 10/03/201178,502 mi+15,232 mi
- 12/03/201292,441 mi+13,939 mi
- 14/03/2013105,959 mi+13,518 mi
- 14/03/2013105,959 mi
- 08/03/2014117,655 mi+11,696 mi
- 13/03/2015128,437 mi+10,782 mi
- 15/03/2016135,114 mi+6,677 mi
- 16/03/2017141,051 mi+5,937 mi
Average of roughly 12,251 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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